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The European Commission is not backing down and is demanding a huge tax on cider which could see very small producers landed with a bill of up to £2,700 each and every year. We need your help to make sure this doesn't happen, and that the Government puts UK cider producers and consumers first.

Coventry Beer Festival 2015

Fred (l) was at the festival this year to promote his book with co-authors John Ashby (c) and David Mcgrory (r)- "A Thousand Years of Coventry Pubs" - now in it's third edition and a snip at £13

A thoroughly researched and detailed book, it features around two hundred photographs, and is a must for anyone interested in the history of Coventry's pubs.

Copies can also be ordered by emailing john1937@ntlworld.com

New Pub/Breweries in Coventry

Twisted Barrel brewery are moving in to a new brewery with a 6 barrel brew length, in April. This will have a tap, so it sounds to me like they are moving in to a pub with room around it for a a brewery. Can’t wait !

There is a new brewery called ‘ Lionheart ‘ opened in Rowleys Green Lane. From their website; "During December 2014 we decided to launch Lion Heart Brewery with a core range of 3 beers. Fit for all palates. An India Pale ale (IPA), which is light and fruity. A Dark Ruby ale, roasty with a hint of chocolate and a Single Hopped Amber ale depicting a different bitterness and aroma for each season. On top on the core range of beers we have plans to produce limited beers for beer festivals.

New Micro Pub in Rugby

The micro pub in Rugby has opened. It keeps the same hours as the off-license next door, which it grew out of, that is it closes at 6:00 p.m. Sounds like a lunchtime trip to me.

Byatts at the Ricoh

Byatts is available in the Royal Oak bar in the Ricoh stadium for Wasps home games only. The dribbling round ball game lot don’t get any!